The Old Man and The Me
by Adrienne LaValley
The Old Man and The Me tell stories about life, mental illness, loving someone with a mental illness and everything in between. Some are written by me. Some by the old man who died March 2, 2017. A lot of sensitive topics are discussed, so not suited for children.
Episodes
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Creepy Kid Part 2
This week our dear friend Michael C. Bryan reads the second half of Wella and Me, a chapter from his memoir 'Creepy Kid.' *Find Michael on instagram @mikeycbryan
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It's Not You, It's Me
This week The Old Man gives some advice on how to get through the rollercoaster as his nephew struggles with his worst lows. It's not you, my brain isn't working right. And I'm not the only one.
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Oh Holy Night- Revisited
It's that time of year again when we rip open the presents, eat all the things, hug all the people and try to be grateful for all that we have. This week we're revisiting one of our favorite stories about Christmas time. Stick around to find out what a 'slowest present opening contest' is and…
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Wella and Me
This week our friend Michael C. Bryan is reading Part 1 of a chapter of his memoir 'Creepy Kid'. We all have stories about how we became who we became. Here's Michael's.
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SU
In this weeks episode we do something a little different! We’re talking to Su about what it’s like in her own head during childhood, adulthood and everything in between. Why keep it all in when we can get it all out?
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The Universe in the Kitchen
This week we talk about what it's like to grow up in a house with a mentally ill parent. Mental illness can not only impact the person suffering from it, but also the individuals who love and support them. What would happen if we talked about the Universe in the Kitchen a little bit more?
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The Weight of It
After a brief winter hiatus, we're back at it! There's been a lot of talk about how we raise our sons lately. In light of the MeToo movement, discovering that millions of women have been sexually assaulted at one point or another in their lives, we thought we should talk about how our daughters…
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Oh Holy Night
This week we talk Christmas in a house with a bipolar parent. And we talk Jesus. It's Christmas Eve, after all and although it's the happiest time of year for some, we know it's not for all. Hold onto your loved ones, ask for help if you need it and know this... someone loves you out there.…
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While I Have a Feeling
This week we talk about the difficulty of loving, losing and never having it in the first place. In fourth grade Randy can't relate to the other kids and there's not a much a teacher can do to change that, inside the bricks of the school. Showing love doesn't come naturally for some, but it…
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The Me and The She
This week The Old man talks about an older man. He only got to meet him once, but he never forgot Frank. Wherever you are old man, we hope you find your Lucy. And The Me discusses a day on the wrong side of the bed. How to move forward when your inner bully dominates the morning. When the two...
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A Real Friend
This week we find friends in unlikely places. You never know where you'll find an ally, but the world certainly needs more of them. Keep your eyes peeled for those dance store clerks, bosses, and shop owners. They might just be someone's unsung hero.
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The Deep End
This week we talk about the power of finding help. The Me dives into the after life of #MeToo, and The Old Man uses bipolar disorder as a superpower to help others in need. We all have a superpower. Find it. Love it. Use it for good.
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Bobby
This week we dedicate our entire episode to Bobby. We take a look at his life and how he survived. And we hope to God he made it.
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The End of the Slide
Adrienne LaValley talks about life, mental illness, loving someone with mental illness and everything in between. Some pieces are written by her, some are written by her late father. Not suitable for young children.
About this show
The Old Man and The Me tell stories about life, mental illness, loving someone with a mental illness and everything in between. Some are written by me. Some by the old man who died March 2, 2017. A lot of sensitive topics are discussed, so not suited for children.
Hosted by
Adrienne LaValley
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